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Walberton Roof Survey
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings across Walberton, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Debris building up in roof valleys
Leave it or get it looked at?
Before you put a home on the market, it is useful to know the roof’s condition. You can deal with defects before a buyer’s surveyor finds them, or at least know what to expect. In a small place like Walberton, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Package prices that include VAT
- Surveys seven days a week
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Roof survey in Walberton: what you get
Our roof surveys cover Walberton and the wider South East. We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. We’re insured for professional indemnity and public liability. You get a written report by email, with photos and clear recommendations. Houses, flats and commercial buildings all follow the same careful process. When you are ready to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We survey lead flashings, clay and concrete tiles and flat roofs, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are gaps in the roof where coverings have gone and water stains on rafters and ceiling joists.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Walberton (BN18)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Walberton
What else we do in Walberton
When you need someone else
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
- The condition of the rest of the building (that is a RICS home survey)
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
Landlord and commercial surveys in Walberton
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant.
DIY checks: what’s safe
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
How it works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Cottages and farmhouses around Walberton frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- We look at the roof from each safe vantage point outside.
- Inside, we check the loft space where there is safe access.
- We email a written report with photographs and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Getting a price
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Common questions in Walberton
Is the coastal weather around Walberton hard on roofs?
Frequently, yes. Within about 4 miles of the sea, as Walberton is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Walberton?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Do you carry out asbestos surveys?
No. Asbestos testing isn’t part of our service. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on older buildings, we flag them so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before any work.
Do you cover Walberton?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, Walberton included.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Do you look in the roof space?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof frequently shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roof coverings
Ponding, blistering, splits and cracked surfaces are the common warning signs. Upstands and outlets are checked too.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Clay tiles are common on older South East homes, and some have Kent peg tiles held by pegs. Rotten pegs and battens let tiles move.
Walberton homes and their roofs
Walberton is within about 4 miles of the coast, where wind off the sea can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, ideally before any re-roofing is planned.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near St Mary's Church, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. Landlords with a home close to Barnham station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. If you look after a building such as Walberton and Binsted CofE Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Walberton is about 5 miles north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Anywhere in Walberton, we can carry out roof surveys at your property. Walberton is one of the places in West Sussex where we work for roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
All of BN18 is within our area for roof surveys. If you need a roof survey at a property on The Street, Maple Road and Prime Close or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to Walberton include Avisford (1 mile north-east), Binsted (1 mile east), Slindon Common (1 mile north), West Barnham (1 mile south-west) and Barnham (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (10 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles south-west), Chichester (7 miles west), Selsey (11 miles south-west), Littlehampton (5 miles south-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles east).
Landmarks near Walberton
Typical jobs here are in homes near St Philip Howard Catholic High School, among other places. Walberton’s nearest station is Barnham station, about 1.3 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Arundel and District Hospital (2.5 miles east) and Arundel Castle (3 miles east). Open spaces near Walberton include WWT Arundel and Bignor Hill.